Sidecar Cocktail
CocktailsThe Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created the sidecar cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of cognac and orange-flavored liqueur shaken until ice cold with lemon juice is a timeless classic.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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2 fluid ounces cognac
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1 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
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½ fluid ounce lemon juice
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1 cup ice cubes
Description
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Sprinkle sugar onto a small plate. Lightly wet half the rim of a chilled martini glass with a damp paper towel. Dip the moistened rim in sugar to coat.
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Combine cognac, orange-flavored liqueur, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover, and shake until chilled. Strain into the martini glass.
The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created the sidecar cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of cognac and orange-flavored li...
The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created the sidecar cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of cognac and orange-flavored li...
The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created the sidecar cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of cognac and orange-flavored li...
The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created the sidecar cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of cognac and orange-flavored li...